Infographic: The Benefits Of Owning A Dog

Dog owners would have first-hand experience of how having a dog can improve various aspects—from state of mind to tangible health advantages—of one’s life.

If you have always wanted a dog or are on the brink of getting one, this infographic—by website The Dog Training Secret—should tip you right over the edge into dog ownership.

While some of the pros of dog ownership listed in this infographic, like how regular dog-walking can improve fitness levels, are common knowledge, others—such as dogs being early detectors of epileptic seizures—are less well-known.

View the infographic below to find out all 38 benefits of owning a dog.